When we were looking for information about International Rabbit Day, we found out that Rabbits are the #3 pet and a large number of rabbits end up at shelters too! Rabbits live 5-10 years and their needs are different from us cats and dogs)! If you want to know more about rabbits as pets (and wild rabbits) you can go to the Rabbit Foundation https://rabbit.org/activism/celebrating-international-rabbit-day-advocating-for-our-furry-friends/
There are 2 rabbits that live in the coop with the chickens up the street. Flopsy and Mopsy are 7 years old and they are beloved members of their family. They share their 5 humans with 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 chickens! During the summer and fall they live in their hutch in the chicken coop and are allowed out into the fenced backyard for a couple hours each day. During the winter, they have a large caged hutch in the house. They have toys! Did you know rabbits like to play with toys?
Outside in the coop the rabbits have their own little enclosed hutch where they can get away from it all (including the chickens). They also "play" with the cats, (Fred, Wilma and Barney) but not so much with the dogs (Ralph and Maddie) and they and the chickens are friendly.
We (Me, Kozmo, Jo Jo and the Nut Case) have put our feet down - NO RABBITS AT OUR HOUSE!
Do you know any rabbits?
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I have known a few rabbits over the years, including one that we had as children. They make great pets! Sorry have missed commenting a couple of posts... life in a van is busy! Hugs and whiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx